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Mcnicholl Family History

Mcnicholl Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: from Gaelic Mac Niocaill a patronymic from the Gaelic form of Nicholas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcnicholl family from?

You can see how Mcnicholl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnicholl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnicholl families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Mcnicholl families living in Warwickshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mcnicholl's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Mcnicholl families in 1891.
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What did your Mcnicholl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcnicholl. 100% of Mcnicholl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcnicholl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnicholl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcnicholl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 426 military records available for the last name Mcnicholl. For the veterans among your Mcnicholl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnicholl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnicholl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcnicholl in 1965 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnicholl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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